ICOMOS Flashcards
1
Q
What does it stand for ?
A
Intl Council On Monuments and Sites
2
Q
What is ICOMOS ?
A
It is a global monument conservation body.
Protects Cultural heritage
1965 @ warsaw
But now Hq @ Paris
It has launched an initiative to assess the damage to rich cultural an built heritage of Kerala
3
Q
What is an additional unit setup by ICOMOS ?
A
Emergency Response Platform
4
Q
Which body has it approached to partner in post disaster work ?
A
Intl Centre for Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM)
1956 @ Rome Italy
Intergovt body for conservation of cultural heritage
5
Q
Is ICOMOS an advisory body to UNESCO ?
A
YES , on matters of World Heritage convention
